Regional Manager WA/SA

Bapcor Limited is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and operates in a competitive environment succeeding on the basis of superior customer service, innovation and extensive product range. Our businesses span the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering Trade, Commercial Vehicles, Specialist Wholesale & Retail.These segments cover some well‑known businesses ranging from Autobarn, Burson, JAS to BaxtersMTQ to name a few. Bapcor established the Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) in December 2018 and now comprises Truckline, WANO, e‑Max and Diesel Drive.

Bapcor takes pride in developing our specialist and knowledgeable team, culture and capability, coupled with an unrelenting focus on excellence in customer service. Bapcor employs 5,000 team members in more than 1,000 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

About the role:

The Regional Manager is entrusted with the strategic leadership and operational oversight of their designated state/areas’ stores. This pivotal role involves orchestrating and optimising all facets of business operations within their region, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. The Regional Manager is tasked with driving performance, fostering collaboration among teams, and implementing key initiatives to achieve sustained growth and profitability. Additionally, the Regional Manager is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, identifying market trends, and providing insightful recommendations to contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advocate for and support the implementation of CVG business plans, strategies, and initiatives.
• Actively participate at the senior level of the CVG Leadership Team, contributing to decision‑making and strategic direction.
• Monitor and support store compliance to all Bapcor safety protocols, regulations, and company policies.
• Establish and cultivate a robust network to enhance business connections.
• Engage and grow relationships with internal stakeholders to leverage delivery of objectives and targets.
• Manage regional and store budgets, prioritising margin and profitability.
• Develop & maintain data that identifies spending patterns, account trends and identify opportunities for sales growth.
• Coach Store Managers to enhance their effectiveness, guiding them to make business and profitability‑oriented decisions.

About You

You are a seasoned leader with a proven track record in management and operational excellence, ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Qualification in business or a related field or 5+ years of management / leadership experience in a relevant industry.
• Proficiency in intermediate Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Established network and proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally, spanning various business and customer levels, with an understanding of their needs.
• Customer-focused with strong engagement skills.
• Opportunity to join an Australian owned, ASX listed company and work with an iconic brand.
• Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.
• Potential for career growth and personal development.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits across our Burson Auto Parts trade stores as well as our retail stores including Autobarn, Opposite Lock, Midas Australia, and ABS Service Centres.
• Extra day off a year for your birthday.
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave & Employee Assistance Program.

Bapcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of our organisational culture. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and better decision‑making, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.

No Recruitment Agencies Please!

While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Only applicants that have been shortlisted will be contacted.